Ep 6. Alarms

Sam Fox is a single mother trying to manage raising her three daughters and pursuing her career as an actress. In episode 6 of the first season of Better Things titled "Alarms," Sam is struggling to keep up with the chaos of her life.

The episode begins with Sam waking up to the sound of her daughter, Duke, practicing her drums in the next room. All three of her daughters are getting ready for school and Sam is trying to keep up with their demands while also preparing for an audition. As she rushes to leave the house, she forgets to set the alarm and is reminded of this fact when she receives a phone call from her security company.

Panicked, Sam rushes back home to reset the alarm but her day only gets worse from there. She struggles to focus on her audition, thinking of all the tasks she has to complete during the rest of the day. Meanwhile, her youngest daughter, Frankie, is dealing with a bully at school and her middle daughter, Max, is going through a difficult phase.

As the day progresses, Sam deals with a series of mishaps and obstacles. She forgets her daughter's lunch at home, has a frustrating interaction with her agent, and has a difficult conversation with her oldest daughter, Max. Through it all, she remains determined to keep a positive attitude and find a way to make it all work.

One of the highlights of "Alarms" is the way the show addresses the struggles of being a single mother. Sam is constantly pulled in multiple directions and it's clear that she's doing her best to keep everything together. The episode also touches on themes of aging and the challenges of navigating a career in a youth-obsessed industry.

There are also some lighthearted moments in the episode, such as when Sam is roped into participating in an eccentric acting exercise during her audition. The interactions between the three sisters are also a joy to watch, particularly when they team up to take on the bully who's been bothering Frankie.

As with previous episodes of Better Things, "Alarms" showcases the show's ability to balance humor and heartbreak. There are plenty of funny moments throughout the episode, but there are also some emotional scenes that pack a punch. Overall, "Alarms" is a great example of what makes Better Things such a compelling and relatable show.